Welcome to The Foundry Blog....

Opening its doors back in 1991, The Foundry has been at the heart of the Sheffield and UK climbing scenes ever since. Almost two decades on, the centre continues to provide a world class environment for climbers, whether you're new to the sport or about to tick your first Font 8b!

The blog will keep you up to date with the activity and achievements that are going on in and around The Foundry.

Hope to see you soon! - Neil Bentley (Centre Manager)

Wednesday 21 January 2009

Blood, Sweat & Volumes.....


Ticked The file? London Wall? Ray's Roof?, come try the New Testpiece!


From El Capitan to Sheffield, The Foundry Manager, Neil Bentley demonstrates his Crack Climbing prowess and efficiency on the new 4m/16ft Jamming Crack located on the CragX Vertical Wall.


Whether your a Crack Climbing Expert or a relative novice in crack climbing, why not come and try the new Jamming Crack, with a range of different graded routes.........